Greening the gold: a review of the environmental turn in skateboarding and the push for sustainable olympics

Key Points

• Skateboarding culture is evolving towards eco-friendly practices, emphasizing sustainability.
• The environmental impact of events like the Olympics is increasingly scrutinized, with calls for reduced carbon footprints.
• The review examines the use of eco-friendly materials and practices within skateboarding, pushing for change.
• Emphasizing sustainability may inspire a shift across other action sports, highlighting the need for wider adoption.